My crank is not locking ino place so it falls down. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure what we could have done wrong during assembly
5162
I have not had that issue. My guess (and it's only a guess) is that some type of plastic gear stripped and that you did nothing wrong in assembly. I hope you can get it resolved.
5163
I don't recall having to assemble the crank part of this umbrella. My crank makes a clicking sound as I turn it, so I assume there is some sort of gear-wheel that automatically locks it in place as you crank it up. It definitely should stay up.
1709458
I had the same problem, less than 2 yrs hinge part broke and wouldn't lock, I bought 2 2" pipe clamps, screw type, and secured it in the up position by securing the clamps around the hinge. only problem is is have to remove the clamps to lower it if it gets windy. I bought a second one to replace it, it was shipped defective, wouldn't go up, something wrong with the crank. I returned it and got full credit from amazon. Can't say anything good about the quality of the product...
700367
You might try to wiggle it a bit as you get the screws through... The alignment is close but may not be exact... Try using a screwdriver shaft to line up the holes on both sides of the frame... Also be wary about the horizontal pivot rod (the shaft where the elliptical handles slide onto) make sure the grease is applied well, the fittings are tight and scrape most of the grease off as you slide the fittings on causing squeaking and eventual wear... Good luck...
456098
It happened to me once. I tightened it really well and have not had that problem again. You can use this glue called Lock- tightened and apply it to the pedal bolt before screwing it back in.
1428961
There is a long bolt that goes down..loosing it so it drops further and further down. There is an angled round piece with the threaded hole in it and you need to get the long bolt into that hole. Then tighten it up. It needs a lot of tightening.
1399545
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle.I hope that's of some help.
1071446
We had this happen when we turned the handle in the opposite direction it was supposed to be turned. It would still make motor noises, so we thought we were operating it correctly. It's much easier to crank when turned in the wrong direction than when turned the correct way, that's the only way I can remember which direction to crank it. I'm not sure if that's happening with your separator. My other guess would be that it isn't being cranked fast enough or long enough before letting the milk through. I hope that you can get it to work, good luck.
1446241
Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
2111575
I've never had this happen. I would check to make sure it is locked into place by pushing it into the handle. If that doesn't work maybe it needs a charge. After that I would contact Rotadent.
1567343
I remember having the same problem. Try something different for the spacer or cut the spacer in half. Once you get it to snap together, it will be fine. It has been assembled and in heavy use by my 5 year old since I bought it.
120307
Sounds like it slipped off track...Try and crank I all the up/down, until the tension comes back....??
2144746
Since I replaced the bottom bracket with a sealed cartridge, I've had a similar problem. The looseness is on the right side at the bolt closest to the bottom bracket. Although the problems is with the bolt on the right side, that makes the pedal on the left feel loose.But I recently replaced the wedge pins and it seems better now. I may have had the pin facing the wrong direction. If you put in all the pins facing the front, half of them will be backwards!
1806788
I would try and take the screws back out and that move the handle bars around a bit and put them back in , i had a similiar problem and thats all there was to it..Im not sure if you have tried this but im just suggesting it..Deb :)
2031216
I just finished assembling this bike less than an hour ago; so, this is still fresh in my mind. I had a bit of trouble with this as well. First, make sure everything is lined up straight and the screw holes are open. You may need to turn the screw through each of the holes (before assembling) to open them up if they are not drilled open all the way. I also found that it took a bit of "elbow grease" to get the screw to go all the way in as it is supposed to do. The first few turns of the screwdriver are difficult, then it screws in smoothly. Perhaps there is a holding material on the inside of the handlebars that you have to get through, I'm not sure. I hope this helps; good luck!
1086034
Maybe a few things. Chain to tight. Shaft cable broke or binding(cable inside the long metal shaft) . Maybe the keyway on the engine crankshaft spline sheered. Debris jamming the chain under the chain cover. Good luck. Hope this helps.
2244369
My husband cranks and I stuff the casings. It seems that it is somewhat hard to crank. The handle also does not stay on well. It has come off several times and broke the plastic on the end that moves freely when cranked. My husband replaced with wooden piece. However, all in all, we do like the machine.
589272
This happened to mine. All you need to do is remove the fastener that holds the two pieces together and separate, clean in soapy water and reassemble, just don't tighten it as much as the factory did.